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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1921
Page
1
Richmond reports a proposed Richmond Federal Reserve Bank branch in North or South Carolina will be delayed. The board cited North Carolina's act barring operation of reserve banks by the parcel collection system as an insurmountable obstacle. Governor W P G Harding and Carolina bankers attended the meeting.
Chicago notes compare Harding's 1921 inauguration to Lincoln's 1861 and 1865 ceremonies. Descriptions cover parade troops, civilian participation, and Lincoln's famous lines urging unity and a just peace. Mentions Sherman, Early, Charlottesville, Staunton, and Woodrow Wilson's birth.
Mr Lippencott remains ill at his New York home as Edith Moore serves as his nurse. The brother in law of Miss Moore, he continues under medical care today.
Shreveport reports Greason and Gus Bono, pitchers who were sold to the Washington American club last fall, have been turned back for further consideration as spring training opens. Local observers note the return may affect roster plans and potential trades.
In Raleigh on February 12 Charles Baker a hospital attendant pleaded guilty to taking a sixty day sentence after admitting he was offered 300 by Joe Johnson an inmate who posed as a millionaire to aid his escape from the state hospital for the insane. Johnson was captured after escaping last Sunday.
Andrew Jackson post of the American Legion endorsed community service during a called session in the chamber of commerce assembly room. Fifteen new members were added since the last meeting and about 125 dollars was raised from Broadway theater efforts to fund equipment for a post hall to be established soon.
RICHMOND Va Feb 12 S R Brame supervising prohibition agent for the southern department covering Virginia Kentucky Tennessee and the Carolinas today confirmed he will tender his resignation to the government within a few days Brame was appointed by President Wilson in 1914 and has served as revenue agent and later supervising federal prohibition agent for the section.
The Senate agriculture committee approved an appropriations bill carrying about 206 million dollars more than the house total 338 million. Major increases include 200 million for federal farm loan bonds and 5 million to buy seed grain for drought stricken areas.
In Richmond Indiana on February 12 Charles Endsley a young farmer won the sweepstakes prize for the best embroidery at a Wayne county farmers institute event.
Four people died in a blaze that gutted the upper floor of a two story frame house in Memphis Tennessee early today. Two of the victims were women and two were children. Firefighters battled the blaze and the cause was not immediately known.
Del Pratt will guide the University of Michigan nine to the South for seven non conference games during spring vacation. The trip aims to tune the team for the Big Ten opening.
Columbus Ohio February 12 Hot Workman star quarterback backs Chick Harley's claim that he earned more bumps in football than in baseball earning his baseball letter.
New York Feb 12 Giants cap new camp with 19 rookie players reporting to San Antonio. Headlining the group is Goldie Rapp at 15000 dollars. Pat Shea among others costs at least 5000 dollars each as part of the total 100000 expenditure approved by John McGraw.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered in state charges raised to interstate levels on March 21. A three cent passenger rate was deemed discriminatory and a 3.6 cent per mile rate was set. Sea Board Airline fares Charleston to Savannah rise to 3.42 dollars. Extra baggage cap lowered to 150 pounds and a boarding charge of up to 15 cents was authorized. The SC railway commission must enforce compliance.
The Ernest Gamble Company drew a 32 member audience at the high school auditorium last night. The trio, featuring bass singer Mr Gamble pianist Miss Hetherbone and violinist Miss Richeson, delivered a balanced program of voice piano and violin and earned praise for artistry and a satisfying blend. The company impressed with strong vocal tone and refined technique and left the crowd hoping for a return engagement.
Investors in the south will be invited to subscribe to the entire authorized capital stock of the South Eastern Express company, totaling 1.6 million dollars in 10,000 shares of 100 dollars each. President John B. Heckaday arrived in Atlanta to oversee active prosecution of the new express company, which will operate on Southern railway lines and the Mobile and Ohio railway system.
Mrs. Loflin returned from New York with a complete line of millinery and ladies ready to wear garments for her establishment. The trip was to restock merchandise and expand offerings for customers.
OCONEE Ga Feb 12 A tornado in this town killed 28 people and left many injured. Twenty five Red Cross volunteers distribute food clothing and medicine as burial of 26 Black victims takes place in a stark scene behind a European battlefield.
Dr Wirth, Germany's finance minister, told the Berlin chamber of commerce that Germany will not go to the London reparations conference to be dictated to. He said Germany will contribute its own reparation proposals and that offers will be substantial, grounded in hard work rather than unaffordable taxes.
Negro women from twenty states at a meeting in Washington urged Congress to investigate the disfranchisement of Black women in the 1920 general election. They argued the Susan B. Anthony amendment’s intent was violated in the South where white women could vote but Black women were denied.
Secretary Daniels cabled Admiral Strauss to investigate reports that five American sailors were fired upon at Vladivostok by Russian officers and one wounded. The Navy Department has received no official advice, and the message included a Tokio report outlining the attack.
Resolution by Senator Smith of South Carolina regarding cotton and wheat supplies faced Republican Senator Jones of Washington objecting to immediate passage. The matter was sent back for further consideration by the Senate Expenditures Committee.
Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday indicate generally fair conditions across the South Atlantic states with temperatures near or above normal. Forecasters expect continued mild air masses and light to moderate winds through the period.
Cincinnati February 12 a note found in Stephen W Mc Grath U S revenue collector mail claims two thousand dollars in currency is due to the government as income tax.
Will Smith, a paroled Black man, plans to return to the penitentiary in Frankfort Kentucky on February 12 after expressing dissatisfaction with his job duties and work conditions.
Arthur Woods returned $140 taken from a friend but police arrested him for the theft. The incident occurred in Paden City West Virginia on February 12. Restitution does not erase the crime.
Unclear report notes an Atlanta visit with a reference to Christ Barn balls and a time around 72 pm. Details are fragmented and not confirming event name or location.
In Philadelphia on February 12 detectives trapped a mailer who believed he would extort money from banker E. T. Storesbury of J. P. Morgan and Company. The man, mistaken for a robber, surrendered his watch and money but was later released when his alibi checked out. No suspect identified in the letter threat.
William C. Hall a prohibition inspector was freed after a third jury deadlock in the killing of Lawrence Hudson a whiskey runner at Fishers Hill Virginia in March 1919 The court dismissed the charge on motion of the state after jurors failed to reach a verdict The case tied to earlier killings Thurston and Raymond Shackelford during the same officers operation.
Disorders occurred in Monseleone, 21 miles from Trieste, after a socialist daily plant was burned. Non communists clashed with two extreme nationalists, a fight ensued, troops were deployed and shipyard workers fled. Telegram later said the place was quiet.
S L Burts division superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company in Atlanta died early today after an attack of apoplexy. The death comes amid reports of a brief illness and medical efforts to save him.
Guilford county leads with eight high schools entered in UNC’s ninth annual debating contest on collective bargaining. Across the state 238 schools from 90 counties participate, with finals set for April 14 and 15 at Chapel Hill during high school week.
Raleigh Feb 12 minority members see in Col Al sten D Watts visit a revival of the Neal redistricting measure aimed at reducing Republican representation in the North Carolina Senate. The bill's fate rests with Sen Burgwyn's committee as debate looms and Democrats question its merit.
The senate again set aside the emergency tariff bill to consider other executive and judicial matters. No definite decision was reported, but it was noted that progress on the tariff measure remained uncertain.
Jackson Mississippi reports a sweeping inquiry into major insurance firms tied to a billion dollar trust scandal. Officials disclose the probe touches several firms as investigators pursue possible breaches of fiduciary duties and regulatory violations.
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